Dap Collars – The Best Way to Pacify Anxiety Disorders in Dogs

Do you have a pet that gets anxious at the drop of a hat? Is he the one who is easily stressed up due to noise, training, veterinarian visit, unknown places, travel, or by the presence of unknown people then DAP collar for dogs is the most efficient tool for you. It is one pet accessory worth investing in as it not only makes your dog look stunning but also reduces his anxiety. Thus, it is an ideal anxiety reliever for your young and old pets.

Or you want to know how to know your pet’s behavior and signs of anxiety, Read our earlier post on same: how to know dog’s signs of anxiety

Details of DAP Collar for Dogs

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Our general perception about dog collar is that it is either a beautifying accessory or a flea and tick treatment for our furry pals. Contrary to this DAP collar contains pheromones which are chemicals that have a calming effect on the dog. Pheromones are chemicals secreted by all mammals. Especially the lactating mother secretes them in order to give an assurance to the young one that he is safe.

These chemicals are also produced synthetically and are used in the dog collars to pacify the pet’s anxiety. DAP stands for Dog Appeasing Pheromone and functions just like its name and mollifies stressful situations caused due to fear, phobia, noises, travel or an invasion of unknown people or pet in the comfort zone of the pet.

When do my pet needs a DAP collar?

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are useful in handling various situations like travelling, moving to a new place, unwelcome pet or human guests, change in lifestyle, health issues or any other fearful situation faced by the pet. Alternatively, if you find that the pet is vulnerable and shows symptoms pertaining to anxiety disorders in dogs, then you can choose a DAP collar for him. Consult a veterinarian to confirm if your pet actually needs a DAP collar or not.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of DAP collars?

  • The obvious advantage of DAP collar is it reduces the pet’s anxiety without any extra effort. It gives comfort to him when he is at the peak of stress. It controls the weird and destructive behavior of the pet and works its way through the pet’s anxiety disorders.
  • The life span of DAP collar is four weeks and hence this one ‘dog stress reliever’ remains effective for an entire month. Thus, with the help of this collar your pet can remain stress free for one complete month.
  • The body heat of the dog releases pheromones from the collar and so, you do not need to do anything else then buckling up the collar around the pet’s neck.
  • You can use the DAP collar with bandanas and other neck accessories of the pet. The only thing that needs to be kept in mind is that the collar should be in close contact with the pet’s skin. The bandana or other collar should not come in between, this pheromone-releasing collar and the pet’s neck.
  • On the other side, the collar can be an additional expense and you do not need it if your pet has a relaxed and poised nature. It needs to be changed on a monthly basis, as its effect will fade in a month’s time.
  • Some pets may face the anxiety issue even after wearing the collar. In such conditions, contact your veterinarian and find out other alternatives.
  • Even though there are no toxic substances in this collar, allowing the pet to chew the collar is not advisable. Pet parents need to consult the vet if the pet chews the collar accidentally.

Having mentioned all the good and bad sides of DAP collar for dogs, one can reach a consensus that the collar is highly beneficial for dogs. It can be the best healer when the pet faces anxiety problems and is worth spending a few bucks.